. >>> state schools chief don torlickson is expected to unveil a new system for standardized testing. last year he was given the task of revamping student achievement tests which gauge progress in english, arts and math. the new testing is expected to include critical thinking and problem solving skills to comply with new national guidelines known as common core. >>> it is 4:36. we know when the united states supreme court will take up the prop 8 case, on march 26. at issue whether it was constitutional for the california voters to ban gay marriage through the 2008 ballot measure. the next day the court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the federal "defense of marriage act." the rulings are expected sometime in june. >>> president obama is urging congress to act quickly and confirm his nominees for defense secretary and cia director but cbs news reporter susan mcginnis says another capitol hill battle seems to be looming. >>> reporter: president obama announced his pick for the next heads of the pentagon and the cia. now they need congressional approval before they can g